PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soren Bammerthwaite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Edwards
vs
Bammerthwaite

165 cm
19
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

165 cm
27
150 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddy Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Soren Bammerthwaite!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards swings for the body but Bammerthwaite moves out of range.
Edwards shoots in but no luck this time.
Edwards lands a nice hook to Bammerthwaite's body. Bammerthwaite takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bammerthwaite blocks a jab.
Bammerthwaite throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edwards.
Edwards half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Edwards closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've been hearing that Edwards has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Edwards takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bammerthwaite regains full guard. Nicely done.
Edwards postures up.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Bammerthwaite keeps moving.
Bammerthwaite avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edwards lands a couple of digs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bammerthwaite trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Edwards won't allow Bammerthwaite to sweep him here.
Bammerthwaite working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bammerthwaite is on top in guard.

Edwards escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bammerthwaite gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bammerthwaite throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Bammerthwaite avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Bammerthwaite got a little sloppy there for a moment and Edwards has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bammerthwaite has managed to get both his arms back between Edwards's legs - danger averted.
Bammerthwaite looking to sit in guard and control but Edwards gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bammerthwaite wants to sweep here but Edwards controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bammerthwaite keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bammerthwaite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Edwards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Edwards wants to control from the top but Bammerthwaite keeps moving.
Bammerthwaite looking for a sweep. Not yet Bammerthwaite, not yet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck for Bammerthwaite with that takedown attempt.
Edwards stuffs the takedown attempt from Bammerthwaite. Bammerthwaite gets slowly back to his feet.
Bammerthwaite ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Edwards scores with a jab to the body.
Bammerthwaite moves in looking to clinch but Edwards pushes him off.
Edwards looks for a takedown but Bammerthwaite sprawls well.
Edwards throws out a powerful jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Edwards or perhaps it was just good defense by Bammerthwaite, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bammerthwaite misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Edwards appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bammerthwaite steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Edwards.
Edwards scores with a sloppy right hand. Bammerthwaite should have avoided that one.
Edwards scores with a hook to the body. Bammerthwaite takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bammerthwaite fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddy Edwards dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Edwards scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bammerthwaite takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bammerthwaite wants to clinch up but Edwards keeps it at a distance.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt

and Edwards counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Edwards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Edwards missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Edwards is keen to just control but Bammerthwaite is a slippery customer.
Bammerthwaite felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Edwards seems to be looking for submissions.
Edwards trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bammerthwaite is trying to control but can't.
Edwards landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bammerthwaite is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Edwards's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Edwards's back!
Edwards is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Edwards prevents Bammerthwaite from getting a body triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bammerthwaite has Edwards flattened out and is raining down punches.
Edwards is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bammerthwaite.
Bammerthwaite is looking to control Edwards but Edwards is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bammerthwaite controlling well, preventing Edwards from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bammerthwaite working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bammerthwaite keeps control of the position as Edwards tries to break free.
Edwards is working hard here to advance position.
Bammerthwaite tries to keep control of the position but Edwards is staying busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards rolls, trying to escape but Bammerthwaite keeps control of the position.
Bammerthwaite struggling to keep hold of the position.
Edwards rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bammerthwaite is pressing down on Edwards's thigh, looking to free his foot. Edwards is holding on for now.
Edwards tries to get to full guard but Bammerthwaite has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddy Edwards dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bammerthwaite on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bammerthwaite moves forwards but Edwards connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Edwards. No joy for Bammerthwaite on that attempt.
Edwards works Bammerthwaite's body with a nice hook.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by Bammerthwaite.
Edwards works Bammerthwaite's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bammerthwaite displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edwards.
Soren Bammerthwaite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bammerthwaite tries to clinch up.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edwards drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bammerthwaite sprawls and moves away.
Edwards staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bammerthwaite gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bammerthwaite keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
Edwards engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bammerthwaite bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Edwards's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Edwards has an active guard here but Bammerthwaite has managed to pass into half guard.
Eddy Edwards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Edwards looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bammerthwaite wants to take a breather but Edwards is having none of it.
Edwards is looking for a sweep. Bammerthwaite is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bammerthwaite trying to pass the guard but Edwards defending well.
Edwards is staying active underneath Bammerthwaite, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bammerthwaite wants to pass to mount but Edwards is defending the position.
Edwards tries to roll over but Bammerthwaite keeps him under control.
Bammerthwaite wants to take a breather but Edwards is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bammerthwaite jabs Edwards to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Edwards jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Eddy Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bammerthwaite shoots in and bounces Edwards off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Bammerthwaite wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving.
Edwards looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bammerthwaite is one step ahead there.
Bammerthwaite wants to pass the guard but Edwards is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Eddy Edwards did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Edwards slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bammerthwaite jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edwards tries to counter with a takedown but Bammerthwaite is quick to defend against it.
Edwards lands with a nice body punch.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bammerthwaite was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Bammerthwaite uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edwards.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bammerthwaite can do to turn this around?
Bammerthwaite closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
Bammerthwaite tries to close the distance and clinch up but Edwards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bammerthwaite misses with a body shot.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bammerthwaite sprawls well. Bammerthwaite wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Edwards lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Edwards drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bammerthwaite looking for a sweep. Not yet Bammerthwaite, not yet.
Edwards throws a big right hand that misses.
Bammerthwaite manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edwards manages to get himself to full guard.

Edwards keeping moving, preventing Bammerthwaite from controlling successfully.
Edwards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bammerthwaite manages to get himself to full guard.

Bammerthwaite trying to keep a closed guard but Edwards is proving a slippery customer.
Edwards scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Edwards tries to free his leg and advance position but Bammerthwaite is retaining full guard.
Bammerthwaite wants to sweep but no luck.
Bammerthwaite is trying to control the position but Edwards postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards slips nicely into half guard.

Edwards is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bammerthwaite doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Edwards.
Bammerthwaite trying to control but Edwards postures up.
Edwards wants to take a breather but Bammerthwaite is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Edwards throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bammerthwaite is not content to let Edwards control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Edwards scores with a shot to the body.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bammerthwaite.
Bammerthwaite loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
Bammerthwaite takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bammerthwaite manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bammerthwaite tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bammerthwaite looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwards lands a nice hook to Bammerthwaite's body. Bammerthwaite takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddy Edwards had his way with Soren Bammerthwaite in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Edwards tries for a takedown but Bammerthwaite sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eddy Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt.
Edwards is looking to wear down Bammerthwaite with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Edwards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bammerthwaite.
A jab lands there for Edwards.
Edwards tests Bammerthwaite's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Edwards bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bammerthwaite's head.
Bammerthwaite takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bammerthwaite tries to bum rush Edwards with a series of wild strikes but Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edwards throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Edwards lands with a cross.
Bammerthwaite loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bammerthwaite looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Edwards is trying to hold Bammerthwaite in close to prevent damage but Bammerthwaite has managed to pass into half guard.
Bammerthwaite is keen to just control but Edwards is a slippery customer.
Bammerthwaite is pressing down on Edwards's thigh, looking to free his foot. Edwards is holding on for now.
Edwards is trying to get back to full guard.
Edwards wants to get back to full guard but Bammerthwaite has mounted him!
Soren Bammerthwaite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards regains half guard.
Edwards wants to get back to full guard but Bammerthwaite has mounted him!
Edwards really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bammerthwaite tries to control but Edwards wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is trying desperately to improve position.
Edwards manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bammerthwaite moves nicely into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Edwards is trying to improve his position.
Bammerthwaite throws an elbow but Edwards slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards tries to improve position but can't.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Edwards taking punishment in the form of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Soren Bammerthwaite.
Well Edwards has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Eddy Edwards!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Eddy Edwards!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Eddy Edwards!

Eddy Edwards wins by unanimous decision!
Eddy Edwards decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.